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Simplify (frac{log_{5} 8}{log_{5} sqrt{8}})

Simplify (frac{log_{5} 8}{log_{5} sqrt{8}}).

  • A.
    -2
  • B.
    (frac{-1}{2})
  • C.
    (frac{1}{2})
  • D.
    2
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

(frac{log_{5} 8}{log_{5} sqrt{8}} = frac{log_{5} 8}{log_{5} 8^{frac{1}{2}}})

= (frac{log_{5} 8}{frac{1}{2}log_{5} 8})

= (frac{1}{frac{1}{2}} )

= 2